EMS Europe is proud to announce the European EMS Leadership Forum. This exclusive event for Chief Executives and Chief Medical Officers across European Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is the first of its kind, bringing together experienced leaders in EMS to share insights on system performance, clinical leadership, and the future of pre-hospital care.
The 24-hour event will feature a closed-door executive forum, peer-led discussion, and targeted briefings designed to support decision-making and collaboration across the EMS sector. Participation will be limited to enable candid conversation and the opportunity for peer-to-peer networking.
While attendance at the event will initially be by invitation-only, EMS Europe is keen to hear from EMS directors and executive leaders who would be interested in attending future editions or receiving an invitation should additional places become available.
Executives who would like to register their interest can do so by completing an Expression of Interest form here. (Registered interest will be used solely for event communications.)
The programme will cover hot topics in EMS, including: management of capacity and demand, organisational culture, changes in technology and innovation in EMS. The sessions will also feature presentations from selected organisations and discussions on how EMS systems can better prepare for unprecedented challenges locally and in Europe.
The event will be held at Oslo airport and will run from 1200 on Thursday 24th September 2026 to 1200 on Friday 25thSeptember. Attendees will receive lunch on both days, plus a 3-course dinner with additional networking opportunities.
Freddy Lippert, President of EMS Europe said “In 2016 the board of EMS Europe met for the first time. Over the past 10 years we have continued to collaborate closely together to share ideas, research and knowledge. Our leadership network has provided invaluable insights and enabled us to share our expertise through wars, pandemics and an evolving geo-political and social landscape. The challenges our systems face are not unique to our own countries, yet as leaders we rarely come together to learn from one another. This event will enable EMS Europe to facilitate these important conversations between systems, at the highest level.”
“The Norwegian Air Ambulance in conjunction with the AmulanseForum is proud to co-host the first EMS Leadership Forum. We are looking forward to fostering collaboration across services and regions, learning from peers, and ultimately improving patient outcomes.” said Stephen Solid, Secretary General, The Norwegian Air Ambulance.
Event details
Event: EMS Europe Leadership Forum
Date: 1200 24th September to 1300 25th September
Location: Best Western Plus Hotel, Oslo Airport
Audience: Chief Executives and Chief Medical Officers in EMS (by invitation-only)
Participation Fee €100 per delegate
Hospitality provided: Lunch (24th & 25th September), 3-Course Dinner (24th September), Breakfast (25th September)
Not included: Travel, accommodation, alcoholic beverages
Notes to editors
1. Attendance is limited and subject to confirmation by the organiser.
2. Media are not expected to attend. If a media briefing is planned, details will be shared separately.
About EMS Europe
EMS Europe is focussed on sharing knowledge, research and best practice throughout Emergency Medical Systems in Europe and beyond. The board is formed of 13 members, each representing a different European country (including Denmark, Netherlands, Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Norway, Sweden and Finland). EMS Europe hosts an international congress every 2 years, with the next congress planned for 10-12th May 2027 in Ireland.
Media contact
Sara Orritt | Communications & Events
EMS Europe
sara.orritt@emseurope.org
